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Royals Charities partners with FOX Sports Kansas City for the annual Broadcast Auction on Friday, May 3. One of the biggest charity events of the year, the Broadcast Auction gives viewers the opportunity to call in their bids on exciting ballpark experiences. Below is a listing of the club's upcoming community efforts for April 26-May 5.

Friday, April 26 - Cleveland Indians vs. Royals, 7:10 p.m.

50/50 Raffle presented by Edelman & Thompson - Royals Charities is hosting a 50/50 Raffle for every Royals home game in 2013, giving fans more chances to win big! Royals Charities staffers will sell raffle tickets from the time the gates open until the end of the sixth inning. One winning ticket will be selected with the winner taking home half of the evening's net proceeds. The other half will be donated to Royals Charities. www.royals.com/5050.

Stars of the Classroom - The Royals join the Missouri Lottery to honor outstanding educators through the Missouri Lottery Stars of the Classroom recognition program. Prior to six Royals games throughout the season, the Missouri Lottery and the Royals celebrate the achievements of top teachers from six school districts in the metro area.

Royals Troopers - The Royals Grounds Crew welcomes select children who have a parent deployed through the United States military efforts overseas to join them in game preparations as part of the Royals Troopers program. The honored kids will help prepare the field prior to the Royals game and will receive game tickets and Royals merchandise.

Dream Factory - Throughout the season, the Royals grant the wishes of Dream Factory children. These youngsters, who face life-altering challenges, will meet Royals players, watch batting practice from the dugout, and enjoy the game and refreshments. Their Royals experience appears on the KMBC-TV (Channel 9) 10 p.m. newscast.

Hosmer to Appear at Big Brothers Big Sisters Event - Big Brother Big Sisters of Greater Kansas City (BBBS-KC) will host "Step Up to the Plate with Eric Hosmer" from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. Hosmer will appear at the event to recruit "Bigs" for the more than 500 kids in Kansas City waiting for a match. www.bbbskc.org/stepup.

Friday, May 3 - Chicago White Sox vs. Royals, 7:10 p.m.

Royals Charities Broadcast Auction - Royals Charities and FOX Sports Kansas City partner for a special on-air auction, giving viewers the opportunity to bid on unique ballpark experiences or purchase an exclusive Royals ticket package. The auction begins at 6:30 p.m. during the Hy-Vee Royals LIVE pre-game show and continues throughout the telecast. For more information, visit www.royals.com/broadcastauction.

Royals Charities and MLBPAA Concourse Auction - Royals Charities and the MLBPAA host a silent auction behind the Boulevard Pub on the Field/Plaza Level from the time the gates open until the end of the sixth inning.

Royals Charities and MLBPAA Concourse Auction - Royals Charities and the MLBPAA host a silent auction behind the Boulevard Pub on the Field/Plaza Level from the time the gates open until the end of the sixth inning.

Royals Troopers - The Royals Grounds Crew welcomes select children who have a parent deployed through the United States military efforts overseas to join them in game preparations as part of the Royals Troopers program. The honored kids will help prepare the field prior to the Royals game and will receive game tickets and Royals merchandise.

UMPS CARE - The Royals partner with Major League Baseball umpires to offer memorable baseball experiences for children awaiting adoption and at-risk youth in mentoring programs. The children receive a VIP experience including complimentary tickets, a baseball goody bag, and the unique opportunity to step on to the field for a souvenir baseball and photo.

Royals Charities and MLBPAA Concourse Auction - Royals Charities and the MLBPAA host a silent auction behind the Boulevard Pub on the Field/Plaza Level from the time the gates open until the end of the sixth inning.